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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1956

Page

3

Economics of savings echo Crusoe lesson in modern times

A fragment discusses saving money to raise living standards, citing Crusoe and 18th to 20th century examples. It links consumer shortages and rising prices to insufficient savings and notes bank-backed views on mortgage loans expanding home ownership. It also includes a light vignette about a Texan and contrasting European perceptions of American youths abroad.

Robinson Crusoe Defoe New York Bank Crusoe

Sorority Chapter Plans Pledge Training and Social

Sigma Omega Chapter of Rota Sigma Phi met Wednesday at Design Today for a program titled Your Day Socially presented by Mrs. Paul Beitler. A business and social meeting followed at Miss Helen Mulligan’s home on Belton Avenue with pledge training conducted by Miss Mulligan and Mrs. Mary Mills. six members and one guest attended. Coffee served. Gardenaires Garden Club hosted by Mrs. Hoff at 4317 46th St with co host Mrs. J M Scroggins. twenty members present. A tour of Tech chrysanthemum garden is planned for Oct 25 at 1 pm, followed by refreshments at the Student Union Building.

Paul Beitler Sigma Omega Rota Sigma Phi Sorority Design Helen Mulligan Belton Mulligan Mary Mills Helen Peach Gardenaires

Touchdown Trends Dominate Annual Junior League Show

The Junior League in Lubbock staged a daytime to formal wardrobe showcase blending football theme influences with high fashion. Models and Raiders grid aides presented gowns from Modern Centre and Ben Reig among others, with ornate white ensembles and jeweled accents. Raiders prizes were awarded as Mrs. Joen ED Blakey Jr. urged team spirit, and a grand parade closed the fall fashion event at the South Plains fashion center.

Paul Harmer A. Givens Cbaser League Lubbock Bath Plainview Fredda GA Tech Baylor Center Stadium Lubbock Cauntey Ballroom Ben Reig Champagne Covoa Jenane Agen Hakan Brosade Sirians Hawr Raiders Red Raider Bucdy Glen Wood Joen ED Myron Vann Bil Linn Brent South Plains

World Affairs Are Your Affairs study begins for adults

An adult education program titled World Affairs Are Your Af fairs started with the Phebe K. Warner Study Club meeting at Mrs. G. M. Stewart home. Presentations covered United States and World Trade Economic Health of the World and Traffic Wall. The nine session series is conducted through Texas Tech Department of Education. The club plans Oct. 9 meeting with Mrs. Bill Haralson.

Tahora Phebe K. Warner Study Club G. M. Stewart Harold Green J.B. Billman Bill Haralson

Officers Installed at First Baptist Woman's Society

Woman's Missionary Society met in the lower auditorium for a business session and installation of new officers led by president Mrs. A B Davis Jr. Mrs Henry Heck of Ihalow served as installant. A coffee and honors followed in the new officers' room.

First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Henry Heck Ihalow A.B. Davis Jr

Patton sea voyage plans include European tour aboard Queen Elizabeth

Dr. and Mrs. Leroy Patton of 2415 19th St plan a sea journey to eleven European countries aboard the U S Queen Elizabeth departing Oct 1 from Tub bock. They will visit England France Italy and more returning in time for Thanksgiving. Mrs Patton eyes Paris while her husband favors Britain and its history.

Leroy T. Patton 19Th St New York U. S Southampton England Tubbock Pattons Tlland Bellaim Luxemburg Liechtenstein Germany Switzerland Austria Italy Monte Carlo France Patton Paris

Engagement Tea Slated for Putman Pair

The engagement of Miss Sue Lilian Putman and Wilburn Maurice Pair will be announced at a tea Sunday afternoon at Mrs. William A. Sealy’s home in Shallowater. About 70 guests are expected. The Pair Putman wedding is set for 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church of Shallowater.

Sue Lilian Putman Wilburn Maurice William A. Sealy Charles May Clyde Whitaker Jerry Putman Orval W Shallowater Smyer High School Texas Tech U. S. Navy

Demonstration by Miss Clara Pratt at Shallowater club

Miss Clara Pratt demonstrated white cake and boiled icing for the Shallowater Home Demonstration Club meeting held Thursday afternoon. Accompanied by Miss Joyce Havelton, the group was hosted by Mrs A C Woodruff with Mrs EE Hamblin presiding over business. Eleven members heard a report by Mrs John Redwine, food demonstrator.

Clara Pratt Shallowater Home Demonstration Club Joyce Hazelton A. C. Woodrutt EE Hamblin John Redwine

Church Moderator to Address Lamesa Presbyterians Dinner

Special guest David W. Proffitt moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S A will be honored at a dinner Monday at the Lamar Forrest Community Center in Lamesa The event is sponsored by the Presbyter Men’s Council of Lamesa Dinner reservations are available through council officers Fay Renner Walter Collins and Ti H M Stover

Lamesa Presbyter Men's Council of Fay Renner Walter N. Collins Ti. H. M. Stover

Mathis Patrick Vows Exchanged In Chapel

Miss Beverly June Patrick and William Kary Mathis exchanged wedding vows at Memorial Chapel in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore white silk and net with pearl accents. the groom wore formal attire. Attendants included maid of honor Donna Patrock in pink organza over taffeta.

Beverly June Patrick William Kary Mathis Nightman Memorial Chapel CW. Patrick Wiliam Kary Mathis J. Chess Lavern Mamie Neal Mise Frances Stephen Esher Slater Donna Patrock

Snyder Woman's Clubhouse Opens in Lamesa

Lamesa hosts open house for the new Snyder Woman's Clubhouse built at an estimated cost of 190000, a gift from D M Cogdell. The facility adjoins Cogdell Hospital grounds and will feature 4 pm call hours for visitors.

Lamesa Snyder Lamesa Snyder Woman's Club Women of Snyder D. ‘M. Cogdell Scurry County Cogdell Hospital

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